Published: 12:00 AM, 27 October 2026
'Radiotherapy machines to be installed at district level within two years'
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain Bokul has said that, radiotherapy machines will be installed at the district level hospitals within two years with a view to bringing cancer treatment services to the doorsteps of common people.
He made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the Medical Physics Programme at BRAC University in the city's MerulBadda area in Dhaka on Monday morning.
Shakhawat Hossain Bokul said, "We are working fast to establish eight cancer institutes in the eight divisions and expand radiotherapy services at district level to ensure cancer treatment at grassroots."
He further mentioned that, our doctors are our assets and they jump into the serviceof the people inany turning point. On the other hand, they work day and night and they are ready to make any sacrifice for the welfare of the people, he added again. Minister however came up and said again that, the supply of medicines has been increased than before to improve the quality of healthcare. In the meantime, the cleanliness of the hospital as well as the quality of food for the patients have also been improved, he said again.
At that time, Sakhawat Hossain elaborately came up and mentioned again that, Bangladesh is not far behind in medical services.Moreover, there is an opportunity for further improvement in the field of medical equipment and modern technology.In addition, the expected healthcare services will be ensured through necessary reforms and development in phases, he added.
The program was presided over by the BRAC University VC Professor Sayeed Farhat Anowar and the foreward was read by Professor Dr. Golam Abu Zakaria.National Cancer Research Institute and Hospital Director Professor Dr. Mustafa Aziz Sumon, DG Health services ADG Professor Dr. Jalal Uddin Rumi, BRAC University Pro VC Professor Arshad Mahmud Chowdhury, Professor Dr. Hasin Anupama Azhari and among others were also present at the event.
